Camp Du Nord 2026, part 2: iPhone shots

I didn't bring my big camera out on the water, just in case I happened to go in, so this is where having a camera on my phone is sure convenient.

Omri and I went on a kayak adventure to Blueberry Island:

It's not really pictured here, but we swam around the whole island!

And we climbed on the rocks:

On a separate adventure, Veronica and I hiked the goat trail to Pine Point and kayaked back. The water was so calm that evening!

While the kids were with their age groups, R and I paddled across the north arm of Burntside AND took a hike to the scenic Chant Lake:

Then there was our lunch cook-out at a campsite across the lake. A couple of counselors helped guide us.

We made pita pizzas made over a little gas stove:

Then we have a few random photos like this one of the gray hoodie triplets:

On the left, we have V relaxing in a hammock. On the right, we have her looking like her yarn weaving.

One of our bug experts with an apparatus for attracting moths:

Ready for age groups:

R walking through the Sentinels:

We completed two 1,000-piece puzzles:

Our family reading nook:

Sauna time:

This year's polar plungers (we ran into the lake every morning at 7:45):

A fire on our last night:

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Two pics from last weekend

R joined some friends at a cabin up north (photo credit to Amy):

Meanwhile, the kids and I had a weekend just the three of us. Here we are at Mac's Diner:

 

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Slice of Shoreview 2026

Minimal photo coverage this year at the Slice.

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On pointe

Veronica moved up to pointe shoes in ballet!

(Photo by R)

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Empty nest preview

Our home was pretty quiet when the kids were away at camp. We sure missed them! On the positive side, R and I got to spend some extra time together and there were not nearly as many dishes to be done.

We took a walk around Lake Bde Maka Ska:

Lunch at Indigena by Owamni:

Cider (and bourbon) tasting at Four Daughters Winery:

Unpictured: Shortwave Coffee, a band concert featuring one of R's coworkers at the Como Lakeside Pavillion, and a movie in our living room.

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Waldmann Brewery

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Summer ballet intensive

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Lunch at Leo's

Just a few quick iPhone snaps from an afternoon in Stillwater. Leo's Grill & Malt Shop came recommended by Veronica (photo on the left taken by R):

We also took a little walk across the river...

... and around town.

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Summer start

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Valley Fair 2026

We had another fun time at Valley Fair. I maybe had a little less fun because I was recovering from surgery (six days prior) but still fun!

Our friends joined us again this year!

Dan and Veronica were the only ones brave enough to ride the swings this year. They took this photo while they were on the ground and had to simulate being scared:

I had to sit out on the High Roller :-(.

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Spring band concert 2026

Here's a clip of Omri playing percussion in his school's spring band performance. I've always kind of wanted to be a drummer, so seeing him hitting a snare drum in this show made me very proud. He has good rhythm!

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Memorial Day weekend 2026

I didn't take a ton of photos, but Memorial weekend was nice. We grabbed pizza with friends:

 

We got some things done around the house and also relaxed with coffee...

... and with drinks:

The kids had piano lessons (this is Omri waiting in the car during V's):

We had a fire and did some grilling... and generally spent a lot of time out on the deck!

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